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SCHOOL CLOSED - Monday, February 16, 2015 - Presidents' Day

W. R. JAMES ANNOUNCEMENTS

HIB School Report - Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, our school district has conscientiously implemented the requirements found in the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act with the establishment of Policy and Reporting Procedures, School-based Safety Teams, HIB Initiatives and Staff training. Please see our School HIB Self-Assessment Report.

In 20114-2015, the PARCC assessments will replace the existing statewide assessments, the NJASK in grades 3-8 and HSPA in the high school. New Jersey has been transitioning the NJASK to measure the CCSS over the past three years to provide local districts and schools the time necessary to shift practices and prepare students and educators for PARCC, which will measure the CCSS with fidelity in 2014-2015.

Click on the the link below, to learn more about the PARCC Assessment.

Dr. Keith Lee Ellerbe

Last year, on Tuesday, February 10, 2014 the Willingboro School District lost a beloved member of our family. Words could never express the loss, that we all experienced, with the passing of Dr. Keith Ellerbe.

Seldom in the educational world do we meet a person of Dr. Ellerbe's caliber. His stamina, passion and commitment to excellence for his students and staff could never be equaled.

Indeed, I had the privilege and honor of working with Dr. Keith Ellerbe, as his Assistant Principal, at Garfield East Elementary School during the 2012-2013 school year. To say that every day was an adventure would be an understatement. Working with Dr. Ellerbe, one must always expect the unexpected.

In closing, Dr. Ellerbe gave his heart and soul to his students! In remembrance of that fun-loving spirit, I would like to share a video, taken of Dr. Ellerbe, greeting his students, as he did every morning, with a song and a smile. This is the Dr. Ellerbe that I will always remember - "Singing a Rainbow!"

And, to quote an old Irish Blessing, "Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand." We miss you, dearly, my friend!

Mission

W.R. JAMES, SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of W.R. James, Sr. Elementary School is to educate all students through data –driven instruction, high expectations and a commitment to excellence, emphasizing the belief that all students will learn and become critical and analytical thinkers, life-long learners, and contributing members of society.

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of W.R. James, Sr. Elementary School is to improve student achievement by establishing and implementing a system of accountability for students, staff and administration with particular focus on data-driven instruction.

Dress Code

The uniform dress
code in the Willingboro Township School District is being implemented primarily
as a way to improve the school learning environment. It is intended to provide
an equal clothing status to all children and allow pupils to focus on the educational
process rather than a fashion statement. Pupils will be required to dress in a
manner that reflects good taste, modesty and appropriateness for an educational
learning environment.